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==Hatchery==
==Hatchery==
The Hatchery is the Zerg's primary building, it produces creep on which other Zerg structures can be built as well as larvae. Larvae can be morphed into other units. Up to three larvae will spawn near the Hatchery. The Hatchery is required to build [[#Lair|Lair]], [[#Extractor|Extractor]], [[#Evolution chamber|Evolution chamber]], [[#Creep colony|Creep colony]] and [[#Spawning pool|Spawning pool]].
The Hatchery is the Zerg's primary building, it produce creep on which other Zerg structures can be built as well as larvae. Larvae can be morphed other units. Up to three larvae will spawn near the Hatchery. The Hatchery is required to build [[#Lair|Lair]], [[#Extractor|Extractor]], [[#Evolution chamber|Evolution chamber]], [[#Creep colony|Creep colony]] and [[#Spawning pool|Spawning pool]].


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:Hotkey: {{kbd|H}}
:Hotkey: {{kbd|H}}


===Lair===
==Lair==
The lair is the evolution of the [[#Hatchery|hatchery]]. It requires a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]] and a [[#Spawning pool|spawning pool]] to be built; and is required to build a [[#Hive|hive]], a [[#Spire|spire]] and [[#Queen's nest|queen's nest]].
The lair is the evolution of the [[#Hatchery|hatchery]]. It require a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]] and a [[#Spawning pool|spawning pool]] to be built. And is required to build a [[#Hive|hive]], a [[#Spire|spire]] and [[#Queen's nest|queen's nest]].


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:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Antennae|Antennae]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Antennae|Antennae]]


===Hive===
==Hive==
The hive is the evolution of the [[#Lair|lair]]. It requires a [[#Lair|lair]] and [[#Queen's nest|Queen's nest]] to be built; and is required to build a [[#Nydus canal|nydus canal]], [[#Defiler's mound|defiler's mound]] and [[#Ultralisk cavern|ultralisk cavern]] as well as morphing a [[#Spire|spire]] into a [[#Greater spire|greater spire]].
The hive is the evolution of the [[#Lair|lair]]. It require a [[#Lair|lair]] and [[#Queen's nest|Queen's nest]] to be built. And is required to build [[#Nydus canal|nydus canal]], [[#Defiler's mound|defiler's mound]] and [[#Ultralisk cavern|ultralisk cavern]] as well as to morph a [[#Spire|spire]] into a [[#Greater spire|greater spire]].


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==Extractor==
==Extractor==
The extractor allows [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Drone|drones]] to collect Vespene Gas, which is needed to build almost every unit. Like its counterparts, the [[StarCraft/Terran buildings#Refinery|Terran Refinery]] and the [[StarCraft/Protoss buildings#Assimilator|Protoss Assimilator]], only one drone can be inside it at any given time. The extractor requires a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]] to be built.
The Extractor allows Drones to collect Vespene Gas, which is needed to build almost every unit. Like its counterparts, the [[StarCraft/Terran buildings#Refinery|Terran Refinery]] and the [[StarCraft/Protoss buildings#Assimilator|Protoss Assimilator]], only one Drone can be inside it at any given time. The Extractor require [[#Hatchery|Hatchery]] to be built.


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==Spawning pool==
==Spawning pool==
The spawning pool is required to create [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Zergling|zerglings]]. The spawning pool requires a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]], and is required to build an [[#Hydralisk den|hydralisk den]]; as well as to mutate a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]] into a [[#Lair|lair]] and a [[#Creep colony|creep colony]] into a [[#Sunken colony|sunken colony]] or a [[#Spore colony|spore colony]].
The spawning pool is required to create [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Zergling|zerglings]]. The spawning pool require a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]]. And is required to build an [[#Hydralisk den|Hydralisk den]] as well as to mutate a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]] into a [[#Lair|lair]] and a [[#Creep colony|creep colony]] into a [[#Sunken colony|sunken colony]] or a [[#Spore colony|spore colony]].


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:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Adrenal glands|Adrenal glands]]


==Hydralisk den==
==Hydralisk Den==
The hydralisk den, as its name suggests, allows the production and support of [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Hydralisk|hydralisks]]. It requires a [[#Hatchery|hatchery]] and a [[#Spawning pool|spawning pool]] to be built.
The Hydralisk Den, as its name suggests, allows the production and support of Hydralisks. Dedicated (like most Zerg buildings) to a unit, it allows two Hydralisk-specific upgrades in StarCraft and a third one in the Brood War expansion. Both basic upgrades (speed and range) are quite useful, as the Hydralisk is considered by most to be the backbone unit of the Zerg forces. The Brood War-only upgrade is the Lurker aspect evolution, which allows the Hydralisk to go back into its egg form and re-emerge as a Lurker.
*Cost: 100/50
*Hotkey: {{kbd|D}}
*Available Upgrades
:Leg Enhancements(Increases Hydralisk movement speed): 150/150
:Grooved Spines(Greater Hydralisk attack range): 150/150
:Lurker Aspect (allows Hydralisks to morph into Lurkers): 200/200, requires Lair, Brood War only


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==Evolution Chamber==
:Cost: 100/50
The Zerg ground unit upgrades can be found here. They are: carapace, melee attacks, and ranged attacks. The second levels of each upgrade can only be achieved with a Lair, and the third levels can only be researched with a Hive.
:Hit points: 850
*Cost: 75/0
:Armor type: Heavy
*Hotkey: {{kbd|V}}
:Armor: 1
*Available Upgrades
:Hotkey: {{kbd|D}}
:Upgrade Melee Attacks (Zergling, Broodling, and Ultralisk attacks): Level 1: 100/100, Level 2: 175/175, Level 3: 250/250
:Upgrade Missile Attacks (Hydralisk and Drone attacks): Level 1: 100/100, Level 2: 175/175, Level 3: 250/250
:Upgrade Carapace (all ground units receive armor): Level 1: 150/150, Level 2: 225/225, Level 3: 300/300


;Available upgrades
==Creep Colony==
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Muscular augments|Muscular augments]]
This building extends the Creep as to give more room for buildings. The Creep Colony can be mutated into a Sunken or Spore colony for defense purposes.
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Grooved spines|Grooved spines]]
*Cost: 75/0
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Lurker aspect|Lurker aspect]]
*Hotkey: {{kbd|C}}


==Evolution chamber==
===Sunken Colony===
The Zerg ground units upgrades can be found here. The second levels of each upgrade can only be achieved with a [[#Lair|lair]], and the third levels can only be researched with a [[#Hive|hive]]. It is also required for the [[#Spore colony|spore colony]].
Mutated from a Creep Colony. It is the strongest ground defense of any race, dealing 40 explosive damage to any nearbly enemy ground units.
*Cost: 50/0
*Prerequisites: Creep Colony, Spawning Pool
*Hotkey: {{kbd|U}}


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===Spore Colony===
:Cost: 75/0
Mutated from a Creep Colony. It is the sturdiest air defense of any species, with 400 hit points. Its damage of 15, however, make this building not as effective at its job as the Sunken Colony.
:Hit points: 750
*Cost: 50/0
:Armor type: Heavy
*Prerequisites: Creep Colony, Evolution Chamber
:Armor: 1
*Hotkey: {{kbd|S}}
:Hotkey: {{kbd|V}}
 
;Available upgrades
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Melee attacks|Melee attacks]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Missile attacks|Missile attacks]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Carapace|Carapace]]
 
==Creep colony==
This building extends the creep as to give more room for buildings. The creep colony can be mutated into a [[#Sunken colony|sunken colony]] or a [[#Spore colony|spore colony]] for defense purposes. It requires an [[#Hatchery|hatchery]] to built.
 
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:Cost: 75/0
:Hit points: 400
:Armor type: Heavy
:Armor: 1
:Hotkey: {{kbd|C}}
 
===Sunken colony===
Mutated from a [[#Creep colony|creep colony]]. It is the strongest ground defense of any race, dealing 40 explosive damage to any nearby enemy ground units. It requires a [[#Creep colony|creep colony]] and a [[#Spawning pool|spawning pool]] to be built.
 
;Statistics
:Cost: 50/0
:Hit points: 300
:Armor type: Heavy
:Armor: 2
:Damage type: Explosive
:Damage: 40
:Hotkey: {{kbd|U}}
 
===Spore colony===
Mutated from a [[#Creep colony.|creep colony]]. It is the sturdiest air defense of any species, with 400 hit points. Its damage of 15, however, makes this building not as effective at its job as the [[#Sunken colony|sunken colony]]. It requires a [[#Creep colony|creep colony]] and an [[#Evolution chamber|evolution chamber]] to be built. The spore colony is a detector.
 
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:Cost: 50/0
:Hit points: 400
:Armor type: Heavy
:Armor: 1
:Damage type: Normal
:Damage: 15
:Detection range: 10
:Hotkey: {{kbd|S}}
 
==Queen's nest==
This building allows for production of [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Queens|queens]]. It requires a [[#Lair|lair]] to be built, and is required to build a [[#Hive|hive]].
 
;Statistics
:Cost: 150/100
:Hit points: 850
:Armor type: Heavy
:Armor: 1
:Hotkey: {{kbd|Q}}


;Available upgrades
==Queen's Nest==
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Ensnare|Ensnare]]
This building allows for production of Queens. Also, Queen abilities and upgrades such as Ensnare, Spawn Broodlings, and greater energy capacity can be evolved here. Finally, it is the prerequisite for Hives.
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Spawn broodling|Spawn broodling]]
*Cost: 150/100
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Gamete meiosis|Gamete meiosis]]
*Hotkey: {{kbd|Q}}
*Prerequisite: Lair
*Available Upgrades
:Ensnare (Queen ability): 100/100
:Spawn Broodling (Queen ability): 100/100
:Gamete Synthesis (increased Queen energy): 150/150


==Spire==
==Spire==
One of the more important Zerg structures, the spire allows production of basic air units at the [[#Hatchery|hatchery]]. Also, air unit weapons and armor can be upgraded here. It requires a [[#Lair|lair]] to be built. This structure can be morphed into a [[#Greater spire]] when [[#Hive|Hive]] is available.
One of the more important Zerg structures, the Spire allows production of basic air units at the Hatchery. Also, air unit weapons and armor can be upgraded here. This structure can be upgraded into a Greater Spire. The third levels of both air unit upgrades require the upgraded form.
*Cost: 200/150
*Hotkey: {{kbd|S}}
*Prerequisite: Lair
*Available Upgrades
:Upgrade Flyer Attacks: Level 1: 100/100, Level 2: 175/175, Level 3: 250/250
:Upgrade Flyer Carapace: Level 1: 150/150, Level 2: 225/225, Level 3: 300/300


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===Greater Spire===
:Cost: 200/150
The mutation of Mutalisks into Guardians and Devourers and the final levels of air upgrades require this structure.
:Hit points: 600
*Cost: 100/150 (in addition to the Spire's cost)
:Armor type: Heavy
*Hotkey: {{kbd|G}}
:Armor: 1
*Prerequisite: Spire, Hive.
:Hotkey: {{kbd|S}}
 
;Available upgrades
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Flyer attacks|Flyer attack]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Flyer carapace|Flyer carapace]]


===Greater spire===
==Defiler Mound==
The mutation of [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Mutalisks|mutalisks]] into [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Guardians|guardians]] and [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Devourers|devourers]] and the final levels of air upgrades require this structure. It requires a [[#Spire|spire]] and a [[#Hive|hive]] to be built.
This is a high-level structure which allows for the production of Defilers. Also, Defiler abilities such as Consume, Plague, and greater energy capacity are evolved here.
*Cost: 100/100
*Hotkey: {{kbd|D}}
*Prerequisite: Hive
*Available Upgrades
:Consume (Defiler ability): 100/100
:Plague (Defiler ability): 150/150
:Metasynaptic Node (greater Defiler energy): 150/150


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==Ultralisk Cavern==
:Cost: 100/150 (in addition to the [[#Spire|spire]]'s cost)
Another advanced building, the Ultralisk Cavern lets the player produce the giant Ultralisks. In the Brood War expansion, Ultralisk upgrades are also evolved here.
:Hit points: 1000
*Cost: 150/200
:Armor type: Heavy
*Hotkey: {{kbd|U}}
:Armor: 1
*Prerequisite: Hive
:Hotkey: {{kbd|G}}
*Available Upgrades
 
:Anabolic Synthesis (Increased Ultralisk speed): 150/150
;Available upgrades
:Chitnous Plating (Increased Ultralisk armor): 150/150
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Flyer attacks|Flyer attack]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Flyer carapace|Flyer carapace]]
 
==Defiler mound==
This is a high-level structure which allows for the production of [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Defilers|defilers]]. It requires a [[#Hive|hive]] to be built.
 
;Statistics
:Cost: 100/100
:Hit points: 850
:Armor type: Heavy
:Armor: 1
:Hotkey: {{kbd|D}}
 
;Available upgrades
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Consume|Consume]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Plague|Plage]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Metasynaptic node|Metasynaptic node]]
 
==Ultralisk cavern==
Another advanced building, the ultralisk cavern lets the player produce the giant [[StarCraft/Zerg units#Ultralisk|ultralisks]]. It requires a [[#Hive|hive]] to be built.
 
;Statistics
:Cost: 150/200
:Hit points: 600
:Armor type: Heavy
:Armor: 1
:Hotkey: {{kbd|U}}
 
;Available upgrades
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Anabolic synthesis|Anabolic synthesis]]
:[[StarCraft/Zerg upgrades#Chitinous plating|Chitinous plating]]
 
==Nydus canal==
This is basically a tunnel that transports units instantly across the map. Once an entrance is built, an exit node must be placed (at no additional cost) on either friendly or enemy creep for the canal to start working. It requires a [[#Hive|hive]] to be built.
 
;Statistics
:Cost: 150/0
:Hit points: 250
:Armor type: Heavy
:Armor: 1
:Hotkey: {{kbd|N}}


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==Nydus Canal==
This is basically a tunnel that transports Zerg units instantly across the map. Once an entrance is built, an exit node must be placed (at no additional cost) on either friendly or enemy Creep for the Canal to start working.
*Cost: 150/0
*Hotkey: {{kbd|N}}
*Prerequisite: Hive
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